Denver
Broncos
8-2
35
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
7-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-28, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season approaches its final stretch. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience under pressure.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Tyler Shough, who delivered a standout performance with 413 passing yards and five touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise throughout the contest. His top target, Chimere Dike, was a constant threat, racking up 170 receiving yards and playing a pivotal role in the Broncos' offensive explosion. Despite the efforts of the Steelers' Zach Charbonnet, who managed just 30 rushing yards, the Broncos' aerial attack proved too much to handle.
Defensively, the Steelers had some bright spots, particularly with Nahshon Wright's two interceptions, but they struggled to contain the Broncos' high-octane offense. The game's turning point came late in the second half when Denver scored back-to-back touchdowns, putting them ahead and forcing Pittsburgh to play catch-up. Despite a valiant effort from Pittsburgh, highlighted by Tyson Campbell's three total tackles, they couldn't reclaim the lead, and the Broncos held on for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 413 | 5 | 3 | 107.7 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 350 | 4 | 3 | 97.5 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 11 | 17 | 1.5 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 170 | 42.5 | 26 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 169 | 21.1 | 52 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 10 | 154 | 15.4 | 84 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 52 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 54 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 59 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

